Lengua en Salsa (Beef Tongue in Tomato Sauce, No Rice/Tortillas)
Braised Beef Tongue in Rich Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice or tortillas. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, a delicacy, served in a flavorful, often slightly spicy, tomato-based sauce. The tongue itself is very rich and fatty due to its nature. Typically served with rice and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, various chiles (optional), beef broth, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, olive), spices (cumin, bay leaf).
How to make it keto
Omit rice or tortillas. The dish itself is naturally keto-friendly, just needs carb sides removed. Confirm no hidden sugars in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the tomato sauce (though less common in this traditional preparation), served with high-carb sides (rice, tortillas) which must be omitted.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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